University of Northern Iowa
Ethics in Organizations Symposium
UNI Office of Research and
Sponsored Programs
Friday, October 18, 2013
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Ethics is Critical to UNI’s Success: EthicsPoint Information:
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Dear Colleagues:
The University is committed to excellence in intellectual vitality, teaching, student learning,
ethics, and service. As part of this commitment to ethics and compliance with fiduciary
responsibilities that are of the highest ethical standards, the University endeavors to protect,
preserve, and enhance our resources. Therefore, in adopting best practices that stem from the
Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, the University and all Iowa Regents institutions have contracted
with a third party reporting firm, EthicsPoint, to provide a confidential and anonymous reporting
option.
This reporting system allows an individual to make an anonymous report of inappropriate
financial
misconduct
or
concerns
either
through
a
customized
Web
site https://secure.ethicspoint.com/domain/en/report_custom.asp?clientid=10957 or by
placing a toll free call to 1-866-384-4277. Individuals reporting an incident have the option to
remain anonymous and designated administrators at UNI will receive the reports. The University
is committed to safeguarding the confidentiality of individuals who submit reports to
EthicsPoint.
This process is being implemented to demonstrate the state of Iowa’s strong commitment to
ethical conduct as well as provide guidance and accountability in our operations. It is intended
to supplement existing reporting systems and resources, as you are still encouraged to continue
reporting concerns directly with applicable departments or programs.
I appreciate your cooperation as we continue to protect, preserve, and enhance our resources
and move forward with these fiscal reporting systems. My sincerest thanks to all who are good
stewards of our resources and who uphold the highest standards of accountability.
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Ethics is more than just Financial….Its behavioral:
• Organization Behavior
• The behavior of individuals, groups and the
structures surrounding them on the
performance and effectiveness of organizations
• Organizational behavior and organizational
communication are drivers of ethical behavior
and ethical success for organizations
• Organizational Behavior
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•Behavior is, and
always has been, a
function of its
consequences
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Learning
•Learning is a:
•Relatively Permanent
•Change in Behavior that
results from
•Reinforced
•Practice or Experience
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Positive (+)
Positive
Applied
Reinforcement
Withheld
Extinction
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Negative (-)
Punishment
Negative
Reinforcement
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• Ethical Organizations:
• Do the Right Things Even when no one is
looking
• Develop norms and roles that model Ethical
Behavior through discussion, dialogue,
agreement, disagreement, and example
• At UNI, we work hard in five areas:
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Scholarship;
Students;
Colleagues;
The University; and
The larger Community that the university serves.
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Thank You for Your Support!
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